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499 species, each with the water it needs, who it gets along with, and where it comes from. Find one, or browse by family, genus or river.

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Amazon 1 fish

Tiger peckoltia

L002
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Plecos · PeckoltiaUncommon

  • 25–29°C
  • pH 5.5–7.5
  • Gentle
  • 4 in
  • Bottom
  • Mixed
  • Peaceful

A small, easy Peckoltia with dark vermiculation on gold.

Lower Amazon near Santarém, Brazil

Tiger peckoltia

L002

Peckoltia vermiculata

Lower Amazon near Santarém, Brazil · river

Temperature
25–29°C
pH
5.5–7.5
Adult size
4 in · 10 cm
Flow
Gentle
Swims
Bottom
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Breeding
Moderate
Typical price
$30–60
In Canada
Occasional
Rarity
Uncommon

A small, easy Peckoltia with dark vermiculation on gold. Peaceful and a good community pleco.

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